Section Leader, Nights
GoustoThe Breakroom Take
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About Gousto
Gousto is a recipe box company. They deliver fresh ingredients and recipes to customers.
Job description from Gousto
Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK and Ireland's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. Gousto customers choose recipes they like to cook and ta-dah - we deliver the perfectly measured ingredients to their door. Skip the supermarket queue, and create delicious meals! It's an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we're a friendly bunch!
Job Description
Shift: Nights, 6pm-6am, 4 on 4 off - Due to the shift rotation you will need to be available to work across every day of the week if relevant.
£16.06 per hour
Why Gousto?
The team who work in our warehouse are vital to the success of Gousto. Our Spalding and Warrington warehouses have:
- Good transport links
- Free on-site parking
- Paid breaks
- A permanent contract paid weekly
- Great opportunity to progress with us where you align to our guiding Principles - Dream, Deliver, Care
- We provide PPE such as a warm coat and safety boots and full training is given.
- Gousto Academy training courses
Company Benefits
- 21 days paid leave
- 40% Gousto discount, Your first Gousto box FREE, 15% Gousto discount for friends and family
- Life Assurance, Pension and Giving at Gousto scheme
- Access to Aviva digital GP and wellness app, glasses & eye test contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym Flex; up to 40% discount on over 3000 gyms
- 'Perk Pantry' with recognition, 1000's of discounted and cash back deals from retailers
- Employee assistance scheme
Team and Role Overview
As a Section Leader, you will be the primary point of contact for operatives working within the different production areas, supporting them to deliver the requirements of that specific area whilst being the first point of contact for any escalation of issues to the team leaders and supervisors. You will work alongside the other section leaders to ensure good line flow and ensure good saturation of the line
Core Responsibilities
- Provide first line support within your area of any issues that may arise, including but not limited to PPE, Station Ownership Cards, box blockages and tote out conveyors
- Complete good to go checks daily in the correct timeframe
- Help deliver and drive the GMP standards in your area
- Providing feedback to team members and working with the agencies
- Support in the delivery of operational KPIs and feedback any discrepancies or misses
- Escalate any issues to team leaders and supervisors
- Reporting of any near misses or hazards and be a key part in raising the safety awareness on site.
Who You Are
- Previous experience in influencing/leading a team
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- Confident and Forward thinking team player
- Knowledge of warehouse fulfillment and the importance of targets in this environment
- A super-star team worker in order to ensure our customers receive their orders on time and in full!
- Excellent attention to detail, flexibility and problem solving
- High level of computer literacy, in particular google sheets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead team briefs
Qualifications
- Food Safety Level 2
Additional Information
Equal Opportunities
Gousto is for everyone:
Whether it's creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.
Everyone is welcome and we're looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you're in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.
For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.
If you have a disability that you're worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.
We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know.

Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Gousto pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Gousto pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
36% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Gousto get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
36% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Gousto pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
46% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Gousto do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
77% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Gousto workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
38% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Gousto?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
92% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Gousto managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
85% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Gousto feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Gousto get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
79% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Gousto?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Gousto enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Gousto recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Gousto?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Gousto?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Gousto is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
77% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Gousto employees say about their job
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Best thing
They're understand with people who have kids
Worst thing
You don't get informed who leaves supervisors rush you you don't get paid for one break
Production operative at Gousto, July 2022
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